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being a metal worker i would prefer a metal stand due to the room you save 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 square tubing is lots smaller than 2 x 4's. plus the strength is way better. also if you got the bucks powder coating (any color) will last almost forever which is better than any water resistant stain for wood. oh yes and magnetic wood panels love to stick to metal stands.